Sophomore Registration

1. SophomoreRegistration What you need to know before you register for your JUNIOR classes! Class of 2012!!!

2. 4.0 Language Arts 3.0 Social Studies 3.0 Math 3.0 Science 1.0 Physical Education 1.0 Practical Arts 1.0 Fine Arts 8.0 General Electives Total of 24.0 credits 20 Hours of Community Service Graduation RequirementsClass of 2012 and beyond

3. Four Year Academic Plan Language Arts (4 Crdts) Social Studies (3 Credits) Math (3 Credits) Science (3 Credits) PE (1 Credit) Proficiencies: Fine Arts (1 Credit) Practical Arts (1 Credit) Electives (8 Credits/ 2 credits in Foreign Language for CCHE)

4. Avoid Reclassification! • In order to be a JUNIOR next year, you must have earned 12 credits by the time school starts next year. • If you have less than12, you will be classified as a SOPHOMORE again! • If you need to make up credits you can do that through summer school or an on-line class. • Please see me if you have ANYquestions about this!!!

5. GET INVOLVED!!! • Find a way to connect to Ponderosa! Become a part of one of our many student organizations and/or athletic teams. • There are multiple advantages to this, including: • They’re FUN! • You’ll make new friends with similar interests. • You’ll learn how to manage your time better, which usually helps your grades. • It looks REALLY GOOD to colleges!

6. PHS Clubs Art Club Inline Hockey Books N Bagels Interact Club Dungeons & Dragons Jam Club Boys Volleyball Model United Nations DECA Mustanglers FBLA Pay It Forward FCA Peace Jam FCCLA Ping Pong Club French Club Ponderosa Racing Team Frisbee Club Rugby Film Club Science Club Free Reins Writing Skills USA German Club STAND GSA Xtreme World Concern Harry Potter Yoga Fitness Club Ice Hockey Young Republicans Improv Club

7. PHS Sports Fall SportsWinterSpring • Cross Country Wrestling Baseball • Football Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Golf • Boys’ Golf Girls’ Swimming Girls’ Lacrosse • Gymnastics InLine Hockey Boys’ Lacrosse • Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Basketball Girls’ Soccer • Softball Boys’ Swimming • Boys’ Tennis Girls’ Tennis • Volleyball Track • Poms Ice Hockey • Cheerleaders

8. Choosing Your Courses • The next few slides will review your options for each core area as well as elective choices. • The classes listed in green are those that are typically taken by juniors. • Those in black are also options but some are advanced and require teacher approval. • Please make sure that you REFER TO THE ONLINE COURSE GUIDE so you are familiar with the course descriptions, the grade levels eligible to take certain courses and any prerequisites.

9. AP Courses • If you are considering taking any AP courses next year, you must print off the “AP Contract” found in the Course Guide on page 67. • Because AP courses require a huge commitment on your part, you are required to read and sign the contract. You must have a parent sign the contract as well. • Turn the signed contracts into Mrs. Gress in the Counseling office.

10. English Options for Juniors • English III • World Literature • AP Language and Composition • Creative Writing (.5 credit English Elective)

12. Math Options for Juniors • Applied Geometry (1st Semester) and Topics in Alg/Geom/Trig (2nd Semester) • Algebra II • Algebra II with Trig • Geometry • Geometry Honors • College Algebra • Pre-Calculus (1st Semester) and Calculus A (2nd Semester) • Trigonometry (semester class) • AP Statistics

13. Chemistry Chemistry in the Community Global Science Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Semester long classes: Aquatic Biology Zoology Human Anatomy and Physiology Bacteriology and Genetics Geology Astronomy Science Options for Juniors

14. Social Studies Requirements • You need 3.0 Social Studies credits to graduate. They must be in the following areas: • .5 World History (World History I meets this requirement) • .5 US History (US History 1865 to 1945 meets this requirement) • .5 credit of World Geography • .5 credit of US Government1 • .5 credit of Economics (US or International)2 • .5 credit of a Social Studies Elective (anything that doesn’t meet one of these listed criteria, for example: Sociology, Psychology, Colorado History, Contemporary World Issues, Modern European History, World History II, etc.) • If you are taking AP Government, half of the credit counts as your Government requirement. The other semester can either waive your Econ requirement if you’ve already take US Government OR it can count as your Social Studies elective. • If you take BOTH AP US History AND AP European History, this will waive your Economics requirement.

15. USHistory: to 1865 1865-1945 Since 1945 (must have taken 1865-1945) AP US History* Civics US Government AP US Government* Electives Sociology Colorado State History Psychology Contemporary World Issues World History World History I World History II Rise of Nation State Germany Rise of Nation State England Modern European History AP European History* Economics International US * Denotes a year long class. All others are semester long classes. Social Studies Options for JuniorsSign up for two of the following:

16. Foreign Language Options forJuniors • Spanish I, IB, II, III, IV • French I, II, III, IV • German I, II, III, IV

17. Athletic Training I Athletic Training II Beginning Dance Advanced Dance Shape Up Individual Sports Team Sports Strength and Conditioning Sports Training Power Weights Contemporary Issues in Health May count as PE or Practical Art credit PE Options for Juniors

18. Fine Arts CreditFine Arts Courses:Art ExperienceCeramics I II, IIIGraphic Design I, II, III, IVDrawing and Painting I, II, III, IVJewelry I, II, III, IVPhotography I, II, III, IVSculpture I, II,IIIAP Studio ArtAP Art HistoryPerforming Arts Courses:OrchestraChamber OrchestraWind EnsembleConcert BandPercussion TechJazz EnsembleConcert ChoirWomen’s Concert ChoirMen’s Concert ChoirPegasusEstrellaTheatre I, II, IIITheatre IV, DirectingTheatre Production EnsembleTechnical Theatre I, II

19. Practical Arts CreditBusiness Courses:Accounting I, IIProfessional Business Training/Work ExperienceEntrepreneurshipBusiness PrinciplesBusiness LawMarketing I, II/Work ExperienceTechnology Courses:Word ProcessingMicrosoft Office ApplicationsMultimedia ProductionsIntroduction to Computer Science Family & Consumer Science Courses:Nutrition & WellnessFoodsCreative & Foreign FoodsEssential for Culinary ArtsHealthy DecisionsContemporary Issues in HealthInterior DesignChild PsychologyEarly Childhood InternshipTeacher CadetElementary AssistantFashionEmployment Development/Work ExperiencePersonal FinancesCareer PathwaysCareer InternshipIndustrial Technology Courses:Basic ElectronicsWoodworking I, IIAutomotive Tech I, II

20. No Schedule Changes!

21. SO…please select your classesVERY CAREFULLY!!! • Due to district and building budget constraints, our class sizes will be very full next year. We will not have the ability to accommodate schedule changes as we have done in the past. Therefore, it is imperative that you select classes that you know you can live with because if you change your mind, we won’t be able to move you to another class. • The ONLY schedule changes we will be able to make next year will be corrections if you were placed in the wrong level of a course or are missing something you need to graduate.

22. Don’t Forget… • When you register for your year long classes, you have to enter in the course numbers for bothsemesters. • Make sure you select BOTH S1 and S2. • For example: • English I: • 50300S1 AND 50300S2 • Algebra II w/ Trig: • 60590S1 AND 60590S2

23. Steps for Online Registration:

24. Finding the right course…

25. Adding courses…

26. Removing courses…

27. The final step…

28. Double Check… • Did I talk to my teachers about which classes I should take? • Do I have a total of 14 classes? • Did I sign up for BOTH semesters of year-long classes? • Did I select FOUR elective classes as alternates? • Did I have my parent sign at the bottom of the print out?

29. Important Registration Dates • By Jan 29th Have a conversation with your teachers for appropriate course placement • By Feb 2nd Student enter course requests in Parent Portal • Feb 3rd Homeroom - Students turn in the portal verification to their advisement teachers. • Feb 10th Homeroom - Students verify course requests

30. Tips for Success for Your Junior Year! • Don’t slack off! Continue good study habits as well as community and school involvement. • Take the PSAT in October. • Attend College Night. • Attend local College Day/Night programs and various career fairs. • Register for the ACT and/or SAT. • Fill out data base information sheet for scholarships. • Become familiar with college resources, services and materials available. • Visit with college representatives when they visit Ponderosa. • Graduation Credit Check. • Begin serious research on post-secondary options: videos, visits, preview catalogs, use NAVIANCE. • Consider what you want from a college. Develop an organized listing of colleges and the important • factors offered at each. • Request catalogs and applications from colleges in which you’re interested. • Fill out a Brag Sheet and obtain letters of recommendation from teachers, your • counselor, coach, etc. Follow-up with thank you notes. • Continue Portfolio/Resume in Naviance. • Meet with your counselor to discuss post-graduate plans. • How are you doing on Community Service hours?????